Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School

www.ebnet.org/hms

1,314 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

Hammarskjold Middle School, located at 200 Rues Lane in East Brunswick, New Jersey, serves as a key transitional institution for students in grades 8 and 9. As part of the highly-regarded East Brunswick Public Schools district, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary education and the high school experience. The campus environment is designed to foster both academic rigor and social-emotional growth, providing a structured yet supportive atmosphere that prepares students for the challenges of secondary education.

The school is well-regarded for its comprehensive curriculum, which balances core academic subjects like mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies with a variety of elective offerings. Beyond the classroom, Hammarskjold encourages student involvement through a wide array of extracurricular activities, including sports, performing arts, and various clubs. By emphasizing a holistic approach to student development, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded, responsible citizens who are prepared to succeed in their future academic endeavors at East Brunswick High School and beyond.

1,314

Total Students

118.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	582
Hispanic	150
Black	78
Asian	455
Two or More	47
Pacific Islander	2

White
582 (44.3 %)
Asian
455 (34.6 %)
Hispanic
150 (11.4 %)
Black
78 (5.9 %)
Two or More
47 (3.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	East Brunswick Township School District
Phone:	(732)613-6892
Website:	http://www.ebnet.org/hms
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	1,314
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	118.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	247
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 638

Grade 6 634

Ungraded 42